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'He's focused, he's high energy': White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal showcasing his skills while battling for the starting job at second base

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Nick Madrigal stood in the box.

Dallas Keuchel stood on the mound.

Every opportunity during the spring is a chance to grow. A chance to learn. And there was no better time for the White Sox prospect to gain experience against top competition than Friday against the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner.

"I've been wanting to face him since he came on the team and we started doing live at-bats,"

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